Dyslexia: Warning Signs, Diagnosis, and What Works!
And Role of OT and Speech Services
Feeling baffled by the diagnosis of dyslexia? Are you eager to discover the most effective ways to assist children suspected of having dyslexia who are referred for your services?
In this insightful seminar, Dr. Spinks-Franklin, a distinguished Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, will demystify what dyslexia is and what it is not, and what interventions work! Gain a comprehensive understanding of warning signs to watch for and learn whom to refer students to when these red flags arise. To further your understanding of the diagnosis, Dr. Spinks-Franklin will discuss the common assessment tools administered by educators and clinicians to help identify dyslexia. She will share with you evidence-based tools and resources that educators in your team can use to support the education of students with dyslexia. As a related service provider, you will also acquire valuable strategies to contribute to the student’s success in their academic pursuits.
Throughout the course, Dr. Spinks-Franklin will debunk myths surrounding dyslexia and dismiss ineffective fad treatments. She will emphasize the detrimental outcomes of misdiagnosing and mistreating dyslexia, underscoring the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate interventions. The seminar will conclude with illuminating case studies that illustrate the students’ journeys from dyslexia diagnosis to treatment and eventual success.
Leave the course equipped with a concrete understanding of dyslexia, and how you and your school team can effectively support student success! Closed Captioned in English.
BONUS: Practical Toolkit: Adiaha’s Model of Executive Functions; Dyslexia Resources: Websites and Must-Reads
Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP is a board certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician. She has more than 20 years’ experience in caring for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and behavior disorders, and in training pediatric health care professionals in the US and abroad. She holds leadership positions in many national pediatric professional organizations. She identifies as Wonder Woman.
Disclosures: Dr. Spinks-Franklin receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
At the completion of the course, the learner is expected to:
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- Select the correct definition of dyslexia
- Identify 3 warning signs of dyslexia
- Distinguish the 5 components of reading that are addressed by evidence-based curricular interventions for students with dyslexia
- Apply 3 evidence-informed strategies that OT and Speech practitioners can utilize to contribute to the learning of a students with dyslexia in a given case scenario
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1.5 hours of lecture
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- What Is (and Is Not) Dyslexia? (11 minutes)
- What Are the Warning Signs to Suspect Dyslexia? (6 minutes)
- How Is Dyslexia Diagnosed? (20 minutes)
- What Are the Evidence-based Interventions? (10 minutes)
- How Can OT and Speech Practitioners Support? (35 minutes)
- Case Studies (8 minutes)
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1.5 CE hours of training are awarded after:
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- watching the video, passing the post-test (with a score of 70% or higher), and completing the course evaluation.
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For OTs and OTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs (see imprimatur below for details).
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Dyslexia
For PTs and PTAs
- Apply EBP, LLC is an approved provider of CEUs for PTs and PTAs in IL, NM, NY, OK (#BAP202310011), and TX (APS #: 2703055TX)
- This webinar is approved for PTs and PTAs in CA.
- These PT state boards accept approval by other state boards or associations, or AOTA: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, and DC.
- These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, IA, ME, MO, NE, NH, and WA.
For ASHA CEUs
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- 0.15 ASHA CEUs | Intermediate Level
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- ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures
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For Teachers
- Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)
If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
For Teachers
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- Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)
If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Webinar Price: $65 for 60-day access to watch and re-watch
Payment Options
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- Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
- Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com
Cancellation Policy
There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for at least 60 days. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access for 60 days, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.
Accommodations Request
Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.
Complaints Resolution
We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.
Contact Info:
Carlo Vialu
646-269-9039
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Testimonials
“One of the most helpful because dyslexia and dysgraphia seem to be coming up more in conversations about students and this was useful information! “ – OT with 7 years experience
“SHE WAS AMAZING – so engaging and so informative. I wish she could talk to my whole school. I can use some of this information next week at school in teacher/parent education.” – OT with 3 years experience
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